glucan

(noun)

any polysaccharide that is a polymer of glucose

Related Terms

  • mycelium
  • hypha
  • chitin
  • thallus
  • saprophyte
  • ergosterol
  • septum

Examples of glucan in the following topics:

  • Fungi Cell Structure and Function

    • The rigid layers of fungal cell walls contain complex polysaccharides called chitin and glucans.
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